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The Magnificent Seven

1998·Show
23Episodes in2Seasons
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes33%–

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A , western series: but never gory, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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About

The Magnificent Seven is an American western television series based on the 1960 movie, which is a remake of the Japanese film Seven Samurai. It aired between 1998 and 2000. It was filmed in Newhall, California. The pilot, scripted by Chris Black and Frank Q. Dobbs, was filmed in Mescal, Arizona and the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona, near Tombstone. Robert Vaughn, who had starred in the original 1960 movie, frequently guest-starred as a crusading judge.
Classic Western RevivalEnsemble Cast DynamicsNostalgic HomageMoral Justice ThemesFrontier AdventureCharacter-Driven DramaHistorical AuthenticitySolid Episodic StorytellingRobert Vaughn Cameos

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Cain, Gregg Champion, William Wages
Written by:
Melissa Rosenberg, Pen Densham, Richard Kletter
Produced by:
Steve Beers, Lynne Symons
Composed by:
Dave Metzger, Michael Clinco, Don L. Harper

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Magnificent Seven

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Where can I stream The Magnificent Seven?

PrimeThe RokuPlex

In the United States, The Magnificent Seven streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Plex. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Magnificent Seven worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is The Magnificent Seven okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Magnificent Seven?

23 h

About 23 hours: 23 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2000.

Can I half-watch The Magnificent Seven?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Magnificent Seven use?

Roaring Rampage of RevengeStaged ShootingScenery CensorDisguised in DragRagtag Bunch of MisfitsClear My NameNigh-InvulnerabilityDangerously Close ShaveThe GunslingerYandereBloodless CarnageCalling the Old Man Outand 151 more

TV Tropes lists 163 tropes for it, including Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Staged Shooting, and Scenery Censor.